Quality Engineer - Machining Manufacturer | Geneva, IL

About Our Client

Our client is a machining and metal processing manufacturer specializing in casting and CNC machining, serving the aerospace, semiconductor, and food service industries. They are located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and have about 140 employees total. They are ISO 9001:2015 certified and are experiencing steady growth as they add to their team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans for CNC-machined thermal products (including on-site foundry, machining and electrical assembly)
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate quality planning
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and customer quality issues
• Support first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final inspections
• Work closely with CNC machinists, programmers, and supervisors to resolve quality concerns and improve processes
• Analyze quality data and trends (scrap, rework, nonconformances) and recommend process improvements
• Manage nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) and coordinate disposition activities, both internal rejects and external customer returns (RMA)
• Assist with customer, internal, and third-party audits (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and measurement equipment
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier evaluations and corrective actions
• Support customer-specific quality initiatives and work closely with customer supplier engineers (calls, meetings, emails, projects)
• Implement and maintain statistical methodologies for process improvement (SPC, etc.)
• Train production and inspection personnel on quality standards and best practices
• Daily collaboration with other internal departments, including sales, customer service, engineering, purchasing, and production
• Lead / direct the shop-floor quality team (Quality Techs and Inspectors), including training, setting priorities, addressing technical challenges, etc.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements

• Engineering degree preferred (ME or EE), or equivalent technical experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and other inspection equipment
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, and 8D
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other applicable quality management systems
• Proficiency with statistical software, such as Minitab or JMP
• ASQ quality-related certifications preferred (CQE, CQA, or equivalent)
• Lean / Six Sigma certifications preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems
• Sponsorship not provided

Benefits

• Annual bonus incentive based on personal and company metrics
• Consistent performance reviews & merit raises
• Base salary of $80k-$110k depending on years of experience
• United Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) matching - 50% up to 5%
• Paid Time Off